Spicy Diamond Cuts | Khara Maida Biscuits

Diwali is around the corner and all are busy with preparation of different sweets and savories for the festival. Diamond cuts are one of the easiest and quick snack for beginners to try out for Diwali. There are 2 versions of this snack – sweet and savory. Today am sharing the savory version of these diamond cuts.

Savory diamond cuts are also known as khara maida biscuits or spicy diamond biscuits. These diamond cuts are were addictive and perfect to munch on with evening tea or coffee. Ajwain not only adds a nice flavor and aroma but also helps in digestion too. But if you don’t like ajwain, you can skip it or add cumin seeds instead. You can also make them ahead and store in airtight containers.

Khara Maida Biscuits

Savory and spicy deep fried biscuits with all-purpose flour flavored with carom seeds
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup maida / all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp melted butter / ghee
  • ½ tsp red chilly powder
  • ½ tsp carom seeds / ajwain / omam
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • In a bowl add maida, red chilly powder, ajwain, salt and mix well. Then add the butter and mix until well incorporated.
  • Now add water little at a time and knead to a smooth and soft dough. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into small lemon sized balls. Take a ball and roll out into thin circle. Cut into diamond shapes using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  • Heat oil for deep frying. Gently lift the diamond pieces using a spatula and add to the hot oil.
  • Fry in a medium heat until golden brown. Drain the excess oil on a tissue paper. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • The consistency of the dough should be similar to chapathi dough. If the dough is sticky, add more flour and adjust. Also do not roll the dough into very thin circles.
  • Do not add more butter or ghee as the diamond cuts will become too soft and will not turn out crunchy.
  • If you don’t want the diamond cuts to puff up while frying, poke some holes using a fork before frying.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian

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  1. lovely clicks ….love this crunchy biscuits at any time

  2. wonderful biscuits… one of my favorites tea-time munchies…

  3. Very nice and tempting.
    Thanks for sharing.

  4. Very crispy and crunchy munchy diamond cuts..

  5. Wonderful tea time snacks..

  6. Yummy snacks,my favorite

  7. Very tempting. Would make a great tea time snack.

    On-going event: What's with my cuppa?

  8. crispy and delicious biscuits 🙂

  9. Wonderful and tempting biscuits….

  10. My family likes the savory diamond cuts.You have made it really crispy love it that way.

  11. tempting clicks my fav snack

  12. Crunchy and yummy diamond cuts

  13. These are really addictive..Love them..nice clicks

  14. perfect diamonds and super crunchy savory snack…

  15. perfectly made..looks awesome..

  16. Diwali is definitely incomplete without these savory bites. wonderful sunny click

  17. perfect diwali recipe…very easy to make..loved it dear!!

  18. Looks tempting. Very nice

  19. I wish I have seen this recipe earlier. Could have made and packed to be given as gift to my friends. Love the crispy outcome. There will always be another occasion for it to be made.

  20. These are Zini's and hubby's favorites…Great clicks…

  21. Yummy crunchy snack, I can finish this in no time 🙂

  22. nice cliks n super festive snack.

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